Blogs I Love
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Because I love to share, I wanted to give you a list of great blogs I read and enjoy.
Maybe you will enjoy them too?
http://www.thecraftycollaborative.com
http://www.thingsicantsay.com/
http://whenthekidsgotobed.com/author/whenthekidsgotobed/
http://coloradobento.blogspot.com/
http://mommabethyname.com/about/
http://eatplaylove.blogspot.com/
http://bizzeebmommies.wordpress.com/
http://www.themommytherapy.com/
http://illusionofsanity.wordpress.com/
http://www.thedaddydialogues.blogspot.com/
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TGIF
It has been my mantra all week. I am not sure if it is the less than stellar weather or the fact that my hubby has been traveling a lot lately but I have really been “feeling” every minute of every day like a heavy weight on my shoulders. The weekend is a welcome reprieve and with that I MUST share a cool beverage to kick it off and melt away the stress of the week. Try this chilly bevy or maybe one of these versions from Epicurious. 2oz Cachaca 1 Lime, thinly sliced 1-2 tsp sugar (I like mine a little sweet so I use 2)...
read moreFresh Baked Buns
Sometimes I get on a kick where everything is made from scratch. This may sound amazing but it also means I can slide off the deep end and we could be eating TV dinners for a period of time too! Beggars can’t be choosers though so we will enjoy this “homemade” kick for what it is. I stumbled upon a great (easy) recipe for making hamburger buns on Pinterest and thought “why not?”. I have made bread before and had decent success (there have also been some serious fails that shall remain nameless). Check out...
read moreDIY Fancy Chalkboard Lettering
I came across this fantastic tutorial on Indie Craft Parade originally posted by Beautiful Hello on how to create those beautiful chalkboard quotes. My handwriting is crap and I can’t write in a straight line so I thought I would give this a go! Chalk Chalkboard Pencil Sharpener (to sharpen your chalk) A Great Quote Printed Out to Size (whatever size you need for your board) Pencil (colored or regular) Patience I used favorite source for quotes Pinterest and found a great one from Charlie Chapman. I then rubbed chalk on the blank...
read moreTop 10 Pinterest Projects
This year was definitely a busy one but I managed to fit in a bit of crafting and Pinterest project execution! There are truly so many great ideas out there (some of which seem really great and turn out terribly – you can learn more about Pinterest reviews over at The Crafty Collaborative). I wanted to share my top 10 favorites that were fun, useful and down right awesome! I mean…who doesn’t need a mermaid tail?!?! I hope to do a little write-up on each project and how I completed them but for now I will dangle the...
read moreSpring Is Here?
This “spring” has been anything but and I have had to get really creative in ways to keep the kiddos busy. It is the end of March and we literally have 3 feet of snow still (one of them we kindly received last week). This momma is OVER IT! Did you hear that mother nature??? While I do my best to avoid really messy projects during my work hours (I have learned this only creates frustration since I end up spending more time doing clean up than what the activity itself occupied) playdough is sort of a...
read moreDIY Succulent Planter
I am pretty certain ya’ll know my love for succulents by now. I don’t know what it is about those little guys that just makes me smile. They are like little rays of sunshine! Which brings me to today’s DIY. They make the perfect gift for pretty much anyone. They are cheap, cheerful and easy to keep alive (as long as you ignore them a bit and don’t over water). I pinned this cute little planter on Pinterest and knew right away I would make one for my mom. She loves anything green and also loves the little guys like I...
read moreA New Look for a New Season
Surprise! It is a new look for a new season. Every day that there is still snow on the ground here I get a little more anxious. The way I deal with anxiety is to change things and dive into projects. Sooooo….. Here it is! Change and a project. I did a little research and with some trial and lots of error was able to make some fun updates and changes to the blog. I have to admit that without the help of this tutorial from Something Swanky on creating my own social media icons I would have likely given up or just...
read moreEasy Peasy No-knead Homemade Bread
That is right folks! I said NO-KNEAD!!!! Do you see the sky opening and pigs flying? Of course not. I wouldn’t lie to you and this is certainly not the end of the world. It is TRUE! You can bake bread at home with 4 ingredients and NO KNEADING. Incredible I know. You know who we have to thank for this phenomenon? One lovely lady over at Simply So Good. She found this recipe in the Times but as far as I am concerned she invented it and then reinvented it again by adding all sorts of fabulous ideas to really make this bread fancy...
read morePlaydough, Playdough, We All Scream for Playdough!
Hello! Long time no see…. or rather LONG time no write. Life has been challenging this year but I feel like things are turning around and I am now going to challenge life instead!!! Thanks for reading when I do post and commenting when you see something you love. These winter months get awfully long and make this momma want to pull her hair out most days. I thank goodness for easy craft diy’s to save the day. Come check out what I have been up to over at The Crafty Collaborative! PS – Stay tuned for my favorite Pinterest...
read moreDIY Screen Print
I just had to share what I have been up to at The Crafty Collaborative! Check out my version of this adorable DIY Screen Print originally posted by Calico Skies. Wouldn’t you want a t-rex on your shirt too? Or maybe you prefer a gang sign…totally a personal choice but either way stop by The Crafty Collaborative and see just how easy this was to create. Happy painting!...
read moreDIY Stenciling
It has been a rough few weeks…well really all of 2012 in our world. In order to cope with it all I have thrown myself in project after project. Just now it occurred to me to actually DOCUMENT a project and share my wisdom with the masses. I have mentioned in the past that we live in an old house (1957 to be exact) and have had to make a LOT of updates. While this can be very fun it can also be VERY overwhelming. To add to that, we moved from a tiny two bedroom condo into a massive rambler and really didn’t purchase much...
read moreUnhappy Surprises = Smelly Challenges
Poo in the shower Poo in the tub Poo in the toilet Rub a dub dub Okay maybe I am not a poet but seriously this is where things were going lately! I badly wanted to include a pic of the remnants of what my youngest left behind in MY shower but felt y’all might not continue on if you were subjected to that. I mean, I have cleaned poo out of many places but in a shower? MY shower? That I was not expecting. My youngest is really proving to test my strength as a human AND a mommy. He pushes the envelope and then smiles one of his life saving...
read moreFriday Photo Favorites & OneMommy’s Thought Dump
Enjoying sunshine and the smell of fall leaves. Feeling content. This time of year does that to a person you know? Planning an evening escape and solo movie date. This lady needs those every now and then! Craving PUMPKIN anything. Pot roast. Fresh baked bread. Hearty soup. Crisp air causes instant hunger for all that is comfort food. Holding onto the last few moments with my middle child before he heads of to preschool. Praying the transition will be smooth. Thinking about fall crafts and winter house projects. I love...
read moreFirst Day of Kindergarten and Other Shenanigans
With any first in this house we make a point to take pictures…LOTS of pictures and I honestly stress about it a little. I am always so worried about missing the important things like capturing a child blowing out their candles or a sweet moment with daddy on Father’s Day. So today when preparing to send my daughter to her first day of Kindergarten a lot of emotions came out. Worry. Worry about the perfect picture to capture her excitement and worry for her first day out in the world without us. I am definitely a bit...
read moreParenting & Happiness: Do They Really Go hand in Hand?
I recently received an email from a good friend who is single and sans children. She read this very intriguing article about parenting and if having kids actual makes people unhappy. Thank you CNN for sparking some debate! Check out the article and decide for yourself! What I found most interesting wasn’t the article but the response that came from my single friend compared to the response my friend and I (who have kids) gave. We were a mix of “babies complete us” to “I could take it or leave it”. I loved...
read moreFriday Photo Favorites & OneMommy’s Thought Dump
This week we are enjoying the county fair and by enjoying I mean eating our way trough it. Good times. Lots of sugar, deep-fried “something” and the smell of cow poo. MMMM. Enjoying too much chocolate zucchini bread. In case you missed it the recipe is here. Seriously. You MUST try this recipe. It will change your life. Feeling sated. I have had my husband home more this week then I have in a long time and I have to say I could get used to this two-parent style life. Planning a wedding reception crash. Yup. You heard me...
read moreOn The Bookshelf – A Guest Post
Today you can find me hiding out writing about a great children’s book, Tops & Bottoms by Janet Stevens, on a friend’s blog When the Kids Go to Bed. Tomorrow…. One can never tell! So come check me out and learn a little about a book my family loves and I am sure your family will love too....
read moreAdventures in Mommy-less Land
So every now and then I DO get out. ALONE. And do things that “normal” people do like sleep in until 10 (okay I had to get up to pee a couple of times but I stayed in the bed until 10 after that), eat meals late at night and peruse farm equipment. You heard me right. FARM EQUIPMENT. I am super classy and seriously adventurous that way. Not the mention the fact that when my cousin says “wanna take the mini Cooper” this momma screams YES!!!! Through the rolling hills (again you heard me – did I...
read moreFriday Photo Favorites & OneMommy’s Thought Dump
This past week brought summer and the start of long afternoons at the beach and a whole lotta sand EVERY WHERE! Sand and all it is a good shift in the universe and we welcome the change of pace. Enjoying the smell of a campfire somewhere nearby. It is amazing how long that warm, cozy smell can linger. Feeling annoyed that my hubby needed to sleep in this morning granted he did get in late, this mommy could have used a bike ride or a brisk walk with some jamming tunes to start the day. Instead I settled for breakfast on the...
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